Incorporting visits to some of the outback's most well-known destinations,
the "Outback Adventure " gives students an opportunity to discover
Australia's outback history and learn about how this country became what
it is today. Students will gain an appreciation for the work of Australia's
pioneers by experiencing some of the harsh climates and landscapes our pioneers
had to work with.

The "Outback Adventure" is primarily designed for upper primary
and secondary students with a number of standard itinerary options to
choose from. EducaTours of Australia can also assist you to create a unique educational itinerary by customizing tours to suit any student group's requirements. The average tour length is 10 days however, the length of the tour is also customized to suit each group's requirements.

There are many exciting destinations that can be included in your tour. An example of the most popular venues are shown below, however, the staff at EducaTours of Australia can include any venue required to enhance curriculum units.

Blackall Black Stump

Blackall Artesian Aquatic Centre

Blackall Historic Woolscour

Longreach Sunset Cruise

Jackie Howie Memorial

Aramac and Gracevale Tour

Australian Workers Heritage Centre

Barcaldine Downs Station Tour

Tree of Knowledge

Waltzing Matilda Centre, Winton

Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame

Banjo's Outback Theatre

Longreach Pastoral College

Qantas Founders Outback Museum

School of Distance Education, Longreach

Sunset Cruise of Thompson River (evening excursion)

Hard Times Mine Tour, Mt Isa

Riversleigh Fossil Centre

Cosmos Centre, Charleville (evening excursion)

Bilby Centre

Royal Flying Doctor Service

School of Distance Education, Charleville

Outback Views

Once you have decided on an itinerary you can sit back, relax and let EducaTours
of Australia complete all of the tour arrangements for you. As part of EducaTours
of Australia's service
a Tour Co-Ordinator will take care of all the hassles for you by placing bookings and making all of the tour arrangements both before and during the tour. An On Tour Co-Ordinator will continue this service by remaining with the group throughout the tour to finalize arrangements and provide commentary during the tour. Therefore, the only thing left for you
to do is pack your bags!

All meals, accommodation, travel, activities and admissions are included as part
of the tour cost as well as equipment hire, if applicable. Most special
requirements can be catered for, if advised prior to the tour. Accommodation
is generally in multi-share rooms and all accommodation is of a
high standard with private facilities and linen provided. Coach travel is by
modern, 5-star air conditioned coaches with seatbelts, ranging in size
from 32 to 63 seats per vehicle. EducaTours
of Australia also provides complimentary
a Group Photograph, Warm Beanie (winter tours) and Sports Water Bottle to each passenger as a momento
of their tour.

Longreach School of Distance Education

Passengers are expected to take care of their own personal requirements
for the tour and EducaTours
of Australia can provide a list of suggested requirements.
Although all care is taken by EducaTours
of Australia staff before and during tours,
they do recommend that passengers also purchase travel insurance at the
time of booking for some additional protection and peace of mind.

Bookings can be made by contacting EducaTours
of Australia directly. All bookings
must be confirmed in writing by completing a Booking Form and a non-refundable
deposit of $1100 per coach/group is required within 14 days of confirming
a booking. Final payment is due 14 days prior to departure date and is
non-refundable. Tour dates are subject to availability and to ensure EducaTours
of Australia
maintains the high standard of tour for which they are known, they limit
the number of tours conducted each week and preferred dates of travel are allocated on a 'first-in' basis.

If you would like more information on the "Outback Adventure"
please don't hesitate to contact EducaTours of Australia to speak with one of their friendly staff members.